Homemade Sparkling Lemonade

What’s better than a glass of refreshing homemade sparkling lemonade to beat the heat?
Quick, simple and delicious…enjoy 😉

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water (for the syrup)
1 cup lemon juice (about 5 lemons)
4 cups cold sparkling water

DIRECTIONS

In a small saucepan prepare the syrup combining water and sugar, boil for 5 minutes then allow to cool completely.
Squeeze out the juice from 5 fresh lemons, than strain the juice through a strainer.
Pour the syrup and the lemon juice into a pitcher.
Add 4 cups of cold sparkling water and stir vigorously.
Refrigerate for an hour.
Serve cold with ice cubes and lemon slices.